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YesterdayContributor-Level 10
BENg (Hons) in Chemical Engineering is the best course offered by Heriot-Watt. It ranks among the top 10 universities in the UK for this program.
The programme is accredited by IChemE, and offers students a more practical learning environment. Students get to learn important chemical engineering concepts like fluid mechanics, heat/mass transfer, and reaction engineering by performing experiments at the university labs under the supervision of experienced faculty members.
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YesterdayContributor-Level 10
Heriot Watt Uni has maintained its standing consistently over the last few years, as part of the university rankings given by prominent platforms like The Guardian, The Complete University Guide, and THE.
Given below is how the Heriot Watt University UK Rankings have changed in the last 3 years.
| Platform | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE World Rankings | #401 | #401 | #351 |
| The Guardian UK | #31 | #66 | #85 |
| Complete University Guide UK | #25 | #40 | #44 |
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YesterdayContributor-Level 10
The HWU QS Ranking 2026 is #287 in the world. The university has maintained its place among the top 300 universities in the world, for several years. Given below are the Heriot Watt University Rankings of the last 3 years.
| Year | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS World Rank | #287 | #256 | #235 |
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YesterdayContributor-Level 10
Heriot-Watt is one of the top 10 universities in Scotland, per the latest Shiksha Rankings. The reason many students consider it for higher studies is because of its practical teaching methods, strong links across industries, and the overall quality of research.
Student get the chance to work at some of the best companies in the UK as part of the program. This means they gain industry experience even before graduating.
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YesterdayContributor-Level 10
No, Heriot-Watt is not a part of the Russell Group Universities in UK. However, it is one of the top 3 universities in Scotland, as part of the latest Shiksha Rankings.
The Heriot Watt University Ranking in Scotland is #3. This makes it a great choice for students planning higher studies in Scotland.
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YesterdayContributor-Level 10
Yes, Heriot Watt is a very good option for Indian students planning to study in the UK. It is one of the top 50 universities in the UK.
The university maintains strong links in the industry and is known for quality placements, and high research quality. The university research is recognised by the Research Excellence Framwork.
It also maintains a global presence with campuses in Dubai and Malaysia, as well.
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2 days agoContributor-Level 10
Heriot Watt University Dubai is a public research university based in Dubai, UAE. According to Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), this university has received three-consecutive 5-star ratings. Heriot Watt University Dubai provides various programs at UG and PG levels for its international students.
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3 weeks agoContributor-Level 9
Heriot-Watt University is a good university, popular for its programs like Finance and Management, Business Administration, Real Estate, Business Analytics and Consultancy, Design Management, and more. It was crowned as 'Best University' by the Forbes Middle East Higher Education Award in 2019. Around 27,000 students from 154 countries are currently studying at the university
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3 weeks agoContributor-Level 9
Both universities are average based on their rankings, popularity, and cost. BITS Dubai, and Heriot Watt, both are popular for their Engineering programs. The only difference is HWU has better industry ties, and awarded as the best university by Forbes Middle East.
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3 weeks agoContributor-Level 10
Both the universities are popular among students. Heriot-Watt Dubai awarded as the best university by Forbes Middle east, where SMU has its global ranking reputation. Students who want to study Business, Management, Law, IT, can choose SMU, where students who want subjects like Engineering can choose Heriot.
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